DeMarco vs. Broner in the works

By Felipe Leon

In an exclusive for Fightnews.com, it looks like WBC lightweight champion Antonio DeMarco (28-2-1, 21 KOs) will defend his title for the third time this year when he takes on undefeated former world belt holder Adrien Broner (24-0, 20 KOs) on Saturday, November 17th, at a site to be determined. The scheduled twelve round bout would be broadcast live by HBO. According to DeMarco’s promoter Gary Shaw, the bout isn’t yet finalized, but as far as the DeMarco camp is concerned, they’re expecting to face Broner on November 17.